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Opioid Monitoring Advisory: Toxic purple fentanyl
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 04:27 PM
September 5, 2023
Attention: Oxford County
- Southwestern Public Health has received reports from clients and service providers of two deaths and multiple non-fatal poisonings that have occurred in the last week.
- The overdoses are suspected to be related to very toxic purple fentanyl currently circulating.
- Be aware that fentanyl of any colour has the potential to be toxic.
In case of overdose:
- Call 911.
- Give naloxone if an opioid overdose is suspected (it may take more than one dose).
- Stay with and assist...
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Wishing you a Healthy School Year
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 10:11 AM
Back to School with your Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ninh Tran
Even though it’s been a few years since I was in the classroom as a student, I love this season for its return to routine and learning.
I know, however, that it’s a busy and sometimes stressful time for parents as you transition your children from the less structured summer months to a season of bus schedules, homework, and school lunches.
The team here at Southwestern Public Health is here to support you through this time of...
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Series highlights, personalizes opioid crisis facing local community
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 08:30 AM
MEDIA RELEASE
August 31, 2023
First story in health unit series highlights and personalizes the opioid crisis facing local communityUsing stories and statistics, the the first segment in the Vital Perspectives series shines a light on one of the biggest public health crises of our time.
The opioid crisis is not a big city problem, and it’s going to take an overhaul of services - and of attitudes - to reverse the current emergency in the Southwestern Public Health region. That’s the message of the...
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Drumbo Water Advisory Rescinded
Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 03:44 PM
NOTICE
BOIL WATER ADVISORY RESCINDED
To Consumers of the Drumbo water supply:
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ninh Tran, is advising the residents that the Boil Water Advisory issued on August 20, 2023 has been rescinded.
Recent water samples have been taken with satisfactory results.
It is recommended that you run your taps for 5 minutes to flush out the taps.
If you have any questions, please contact the Environmental Health Department at Southwestern Public Health at 1-800-922-0096.
Dr. Ninh...
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Boil Water Advisory for Drumbo
Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 03:27 PM
*This advisory has been rescinded.*
The Medical Officer of Health has been advised that a pressure loss occurred at Drumbo water treatment on August 20, 2023 and may have compromised the water supply. This Boil Water Advisory is recommended as a precaution in case of potential contamination of the drinking water system. All users of the drinking water system located in the Town of Drumbo are being notified of this Advisory.
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ninh Tran, is advising that users...
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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Norwich, Ontario
Posted on Monday, August 14, 2023 01:12 PM
August 14, 2023
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Norwich, OntarioIndividual receiving post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent rabies infection.
St. Thomas, ON. A bat located in Norwich Township has tested positive for rabies. The bat was sent for testing after biting an individual. That individual is receiving rabies post-exposure prophylaxis which will prevent them from contracting the virus.
Rabies is a viral disease that is spread through the saliva of animals. It affects an animal’s brain and...